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AMIRTHALINGAM PALANISAMY

AMIRTHALINGAM PALANISAMY

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Experienced Hotelier/Leader Overseeing Pool Bar operations at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, with All day dining, Lounge, Beach bar & Outlet events Background. Training and Managing 15 Direct hosts. Versed in Department planning, Daily operations, Marketing, Vendors dealing, Staffing and Inventory management. Executed volume of 700 covers masquerade NYE operations last three years 2021,2022 & 2023.

Executed as a in charge 4000 - 6000 covers Ramadan operations three consecutive years 2022,2023 & 2024. Consecutive two successful years in P&L with 60% outlet profitability -2022 &2023, YTD 100k below for the calendar year.Brought down Glo pool bar from 281 to 48 in Trip Advisor ranking among 1,859 restaurants in Abu Dhabi (current goal to bring the bar to top 10 by Q4).Played vital role to execute the agave spirits bar concept (current bar concept). Under my leadership twice my associates been recognized as LQA champions most recent audit score were 96.1%
Associates' engagement survey three consecutive successful scores above 4.5 vs 5. Great ability to run outlet events most recent big event was 500 covers by the pool terrace. Playing a vital role to support daily F&B evening operations for F&B director and operation manager.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

F&B Assistant Outlet Manager

Rosewood Abu Dhabi
2021.12 - Current
  • Experienced Hotelier/Leader Overseeing Pool Bar operations at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Training and Managing 10 Direct hosts
  • Versed in Department planning, Daily operations, Marketing, Vendors dealing, Staffing and Inventory management
  • Overall, 12 Years of Guests facing experience in front line.

Assistant Outlet Manger

Cabana Beach Bar & Grill
2021.02 - 2021.11
  • Worked as an Assistant Outlet Manager at Cabana Beach Bar & Grill, responsible for managing the pool and beach outlet
  • Recognized as a 'Leader of the Quarter' for Q4-2020
  • Held the number #1 Restaurant in the city on TripAdvisor Abu Dhabi.

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Cabana Beach Bar & Grill
2018.09 - 2021.01
  • Worked as a Food & Beverage Supervisor at Cabana Beach Bar & Grill
  • Closed the year 2019 #1 on Medallia on inter Property Restaurant ranking
  • Won the Individual Luminaries award multiple times for guest feedback
  • Won the 'Team of the Quarter-Q4 2018'.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure compliance with health department regulations and company standards.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing food and beverage orders, ensuring prompt service and accurate delivery.
  • Reduced wait times during peak hours by efficiently allocating resources and coordinating between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

Bartender

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Corniche
2016.10 - 2018.11
  • Worked as a Bartender at The St
  • Regis Abu Dhabi Corniche
  • Started as a Bartender at Azura Panoramic view Restaurant (October 2016 - August 2018) and then became a Food & Beverage Supervisor at Cabana Beach Bar & Grill (September 2018 - January 2021).

Bartender

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - IHG Hotels & Resorts
2013.11 - 2016.10
  • Worked as a Bartender at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - IHG Hotels & Resorts for 2 years and 8 months.

Bartender

J Resort Alidhoo-Haa Alifu Atoll
2010.12 - 2013.02
  • Worked as a Bartender at J Resort Alidhoo-Haa Alifu Atoll for 2 years and 2 months.

Waiter

Hotel Viceroy
2009.05 - 2010.09
  • Worked as a Waiter at Hotel Viceroy in Hyderabad, India for 1 year and 7 months.

Management Trainee

Nukem Hotels & Resorts Pvt ltd
2008.11 - 2009.04
  • Worked as a Management Trainee at Nukem Hotels & Resorts Pvt ltd in Mumbai, India for 6 months.

Education

BA - English Literature

Bharathiar University Tiruchirappalli

Diploma - Catering Technology & Hotel Management

Oxford International Institute
07.2009

Skills

  • Events
  • Promotions
  • Ideas
  • Innovative Menu's
  • P&L
  • Costings
  • Menu Engineering
  • Opera
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • Time management mastery
  • Oracle
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Team Leadership Qualities
  • Effective scheduling

Employer

Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Personal Information

  • Title: F&B Assistant Outlet Manager
  • Date of Birth: 04/12/1990
  • Nationality: Indian

References

Available Upon Request

Languages

Tamil
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

F&B Assistant Outlet Manager

Rosewood Abu Dhabi
2021.12 - Current

Assistant Outlet Manger

Cabana Beach Bar & Grill
2021.02 - 2021.11

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Cabana Beach Bar & Grill
2018.09 - 2021.01

Bartender

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Corniche
2016.10 - 2018.11

Bartender

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - IHG Hotels & Resorts
2013.11 - 2016.10

Bartender

J Resort Alidhoo-Haa Alifu Atoll
2010.12 - 2013.02

Waiter

Hotel Viceroy
2009.05 - 2010.09

Management Trainee

Nukem Hotels & Resorts Pvt ltd
2008.11 - 2009.04

BA - English Literature

Bharathiar University Tiruchirappalli

Diploma - Catering Technology & Hotel Management

Oxford International Institute
AMIRTHALINGAM PALANISAMY